Here is a reference describing all the different types of Machine Doubling. https://www.error-ref.com/?s=Machine+doubling
[IMG] The mark across the pillars is a bag mark. The two marks in the window and doorway are made from a feeder finger. I don't see the DDR.
What grade would you give this Buffalo. @dedrikski thread the other day brought up the thought that we haven't had many threads lately about how...
You have much to learn GrassHopper. [MEDIA]
@alurid AAAH! the good ole fashioned debate of error VS variety. A Variety happens in the die making process, an Error happens in the striking...
Nathan the background issue has everything to do with your ISO setting. I prefer an ISO of 100 when shooting coins. I then adjust the lights,...
PS your coin is a Variety, not an Error.
Nice FS-102, Die stage A. XF/AU grade probably $10 to $30 at the most. Depends on the buyer. This one sold for a little over a $100 10 years ago....
If it is a copper spot as I think. The conserving/light dip would turn the spot pink/ temporarily. There is except it would be more noticable in...
I misspoke earlier about graffiti. But this coin is clearly not a strait grade MS coin. The removal was intentional, which by all other factors...
My bad Tracey, I obviously saw "look what I sold" and that's not what you said. A lot of times the chinese or counterfeiter, will buy a coin then...
I could see some heavier scratches taking a coin that is blazing like this one down a few grades. As a market grade. But not intentional...
And the reveal. [ATTACH] And the cert verification. https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/3128652-003/64/
Sorry, had a last minute Christmas party to go to. I have a hard time saying no when she asks please, and bats her eyes.:woot:
For all those that gave it a strait grade. Do you think that it deserves a strait grade? [ATTACH] These marks were not from just handling or...
What is 160? Your right, just someone trying to remove the copper struck thru, so scratched.
So you knew it was a fake? Cause if you thought it was real, you got bent over on that one.
Tagging a few here. I will post the grade later this afternoon/evening. @ddddd @C-B-D @Lehigh96 @Insider @ldhair @ToughCOINS @Vertigo @Mr. Flute...
Guys this is a Barber Half dollar.
You could either take it as a rip, or you could take it as a learning experience. Members posting their knowledge isn't meant to tear you down but...
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